A new bill in Congress would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But the limits could harm consumers, experts warn
A new bill sponsored by Sens. Sanders and Hawley would cap credit card APRs, but that could reduce access to credit and credit card rewards programs.
This Week In Credit Card News: Senators Propose 10% Cap On Interest Rates
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders Propose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% A new bipartisan bill introduced by a pair of senators would cap credit card interest rates in an effort to help consumers and fulfill one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises.
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Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates.
Credit card rewards at risk with new interest rate limit legislation
New legislation pointed at capping credit card interest rates at 10% will erase card rewards for most consumers, financial experts told the Washington Examiner. Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bill on Thursday that would cap credit card interest rates for five years.
Legislation introduced to cap interest rates on credit cards
There is a bipartisan push in congress to limit interest rates on credit cards to ten percent. While this might face an uphill climb, President Trump did back a credit card cap on the campaign trail.
Bernie Sanders, Josh Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates. What to know
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
Would a 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Be a Totally Good Thing for Consumers?
Factors like your debt-to-income ratio, your income and existing debt all influence the interest rate on your credit card. And consumers who are considered high-risk are approved with a higher interest rate as a way for banks and issuers to compensate for the possibility of default.
Congress is taking another bipartisan look at whether to cap credit card interest rates
There's a bipartisan debate underway in Congress to potentially cap credit card interest rates — and it involves an unlikely pair of lawmakers. (Scripps News)
Sanders and Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%
Sanders and Hawley’s bill comes after President Donald Trump vowed in the 2024 race to temporarily cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
Should US cap credit card interest rates?
There's a new bill getting bipartisan support in Congress and it could have a big effect on your wallet. It would cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent. Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley
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